Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic ZS70
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Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-72mm (F1.4-2.8) lens
- 310g - 106 x 60 x 42mm
- Revealed September 2016
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-LX15
- Superseded the Panasonic LX7
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
- Announced April 2017
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ90
- Superseded the Panasonic ZS60
- Newer Model is Panasonic ZS80
Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview
Here, we will be reviewing the Panasonic LX10 and Panasonic ZS70, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the LX10 (20MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the LX10 (1") and ZS70 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.
Photography GlossaryThe LX10 was brought out 7 months prior to the ZS70 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LX10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the LX10 matches up vs the ZS70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic ZS70 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic LX10 Gallery and Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX10 over the Panasonic ZS70
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Panasonic LX10
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Announced | April 2017 | September 2016 | More modern by 7 months | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic LX10 and Panasonic ZS70
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Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 1040k | Identical screen resolution | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic LX10 comes with physical measurements of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") and a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS70 has specifications of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic LX10 and Panasonic ZS70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the LX10 compared to the ZS70.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LX10 and ZS70 is 88 and 87 respectively.
Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the LX10 and ZS70.
Clearly, both cameras come with the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The LX10 has the bigger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh easier. The more aged LX10 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 |
Alternative name | Lumix DMC-LX15 | Lumix DMC-TZ90 |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2016-09-19 | 2017-04-19 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-72mm (3.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/1.4-2.8 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,166 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | 1/16000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 12.10 m (at Auto ISO) | 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto w/ red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MP4, H.264, AAC | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 310 gr (0.68 pounds) | 322 gr (0.71 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 60 x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") | 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 20 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 581 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 photographs | 380 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 sec (3 shots)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $700 | $450 |